Example Sentences

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Anyway, as our experience in Iraq reminds us, it’s possible to overexplain and overplan.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 4, 2026

What is particularly powerful is that the film does not feel the need to overexplain Monica.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2023

He doesn’t overexplain punch lines, which can sometimes put him ahead of the audience.

From New York Times • Oct. 4, 2019

Keep your request pleasant, say it once, and don’t overexplain or overapologize.

From Slate • Jul. 17, 2017

Again, we don't exactly know how, and I would argue we don't need to; perhaps because of his career working in largely or entirely nonverbal media, McQueen feels no urge to overexplain.

From Salon • Sep. 13, 2011